Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 article The flies lay eggs on the fire ants, and the eggs hatch into maggots inside the ant and eat away at the pest's tiny brain. The ant will get up and wander for about two weeks while the maggot feeds, said Rob Plowes, a research associate at the University of Texas at Austin."There is no brain left in the ant, and the ant just starts wandering aimlessly," he said. About a month after the egg is laid, the ant's head falls off — and a new fly emerges ready to attack another fire ant. Rachel seems grossed out [ame=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#30733185]Rachel Maddow Show[/ame] 1 Pchan reacted to this Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Hollywood, take note. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myk JL 1,731 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 It's Resident Evil 4 all over again! Those who fight deplorables should see to it that they themselves do not become deplorables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 Night of the living dead fire ants.... Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubird 6,815 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 Ok, as someone living in Texas and having to fight fire ants a lot, that's slightly creepy. No wonder I would occasionally wake up at the house and hear *brraaaaaiinnnnnsss* outside in little tiny barely-audible voices....o.@ Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 >.< eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek *stays in NY* Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
